Terrorism common threat, need decisive measures to counter it: BRICS leaders

Terming terrorism as a "common threat", BRICS leaders Wednesday vowed to take "decisive measures" to prevent and disrupt the spread of terrorist ideology, the misuse of modern technologies for......

If NC was not there during Partition...: Farooq hits back

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah on Thursday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying the release of terrorists in exchange for Rubaiya Sayeed in 1989 and Indian Airlines plane in......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

India Needs A National Security Strategy

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global......

Time for Modi to use India's market size as a weapon

Opening up India's market to neighbouring countries can be as strategic as access denial to others.The game should be played both ways, even if it upsets domestic business lobbies, observes T N......

India's economy to shrink by 3.2% in FY21: World Bank

However, the Indian economy is expected to bounce back in 2021, the World Bank said. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com India's economy will shrink by 3.2 per cent in the current fiscal, the......

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.''He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.' IMAGE: A scene from Against The Tide. In what seems......

How War Movies Do At The Box Office

Men in uniform have time and again enticed movie-going audiences. While Akshay Kumar's Sooryavanshi, where he plays a cop out to decimate terrorists, is doing well at the box office, we will see......

Champions Trophy: 10 Must-Watch Players

The 2025 Champions Trophy promises to be a battleground for the world's top cricketers, with several players ready to leave their mark on the tournament. As teams vie for glory, a compelling mix of......

Cricket's expansion: Africa aims for IPL-like league

In conversation with ACC to revive Afro-Asia Cup after nearly two decades: ACA chair Tavengwa Mukuhlani IMAGE: A third edition of the event was scheduled to be held in Kenya in 2009 but it never......

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

IMAGE: India is set to host Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including......

Cummins breaks silence on Wankhede pitch drama

We've not faced any pitch issue so far: Pat Cummins Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC/X A raging pitch controversy may have taken the centrestage ahead of the World Cup semi-finals but Australia......

Controversy Erupts Over India's Pitch Swap For Semis

India allegedly switches semi-final pitch without ICC approval. IMAGE: Head Coach Rahul Dravid with Captain Rohit Sharma. Photograph: BCCI   World Cup 2023 is facing a major dispute with......